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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.14, 1.56 and 1.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.14, 1.56 and 1.07 is: 1.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.14 : 1.56 = 1.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.14/1.56 = 1.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.14x = 1.56 × 1.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.14x = 1.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.66/1.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.46

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